Wayne's World

Workability is the issue with Polylactic Acid (PLA), as it doesn't respond so well to solvents. PLA is more a replacement for polyethylene or polypropylene, than polystyrene.

I second Jim's motion. Overlook the electric motors, and I'm in. I like shiny post-apoc vehicles.

I'm there with you. I loved Car Wars.

Only if it's a Buick.

I lived in Fayetteville as a kid. Went back a few years back to see my sister at Ft. Bragg. Ain't the same place. Nice hobby shop, though. Asheville.is a no go, though. Ex old lady lives in Asheville

Chrome makes it go faster.

Yeah, I know. I keep hoping, though.

Moby Dick????

Cain't we all jus' get along?

JTT Architectural Model Parts/JTT & Partners/JTT Scenery Products all appear on the package. The website is: www.sceneryproducts.com In the store, the product is located between the Xacto blades and Woodland Scenic trees.

I was going to post the same thing. I got 2 packs over the weekend. Its a lot cheaper (and much bigger) than Plastruct diamond plate

I live in Florida. I have 2 Hobbytown USA Stores within 20 miles. Both have had good stock of Tamiya sprays. Must be a west coast thing.

I go back and forth, from model cars, to armor, to ships, and then to RC boats, and then my RC car, and then my rockets, and then my trains. Its a vicious cycle. I fly rockets at least once a month, and I build and maintain my rockets as such. I work on models as I have time, so I may be working on my train layout, a car, a tank, and a ship, all at one time. I don't have time for burnout.

Man, that really sucks. Take care of your K9 buddy, and we'll see you on the flip side. He is a nice lookin' dog. I have 2, and I know how it feels.

I just saw these at Hobbytown USA. Not bad, but I don't think I'll be paying $17.99 for two sets of Firestones.

Really? That many?

Sort of what I just said. Monomer=hazardous. Polymer=inert. Just don't heat it over 212°F without adequate ventilation.

I'm sorry, but I have worked also in the manufacture of polyester, both fiber and resins. Styrene isn't a component of polyester. Polyols, namely ethylene glycol, polyethylene, and polyethylene glycol are the primary components of polyester resin. Polyester resin is a thermosetting plastic, which sets in a rigid state by the addition of heat, usually from a chemical reaction. Styrene is thermoplastic, which sets in a rigid state by heating, and cooling, without a chemical reaction. Styrene is formed by heating a solid to a malleable state, almost liquid, and then cooling it. Polyester starts as a liquid, and when catalyzed, hardens with heat precipitated by chemical reaction.

Picked up one of my grail kits!!! AMT "The General" 1/25 Steam Locomotive. Also picked up some 1/24 - 1/25 scale 2-bar diamond plate stryene sheet, 7 1/2" x 12" x .020" in a pack of two sheets for $6.99 at Hobby Lobby. Paid $4.50 with tax and 40% coupon. Plastruct goes for $10 for 2 sheets 2"x4".

Hey folks, I've worked in the plastics manufacturing biz since 1989. I am currently the production manager for a company that produces PVC pipe and fittings for furniture and other structural uses. Prior to this position, I worked for a sheet styrene manufacturer. In the business, polystyrene is simply called styrene. Styrofoam is called EPS, whether it is expanded (bead foam) or extruded (closed cell). Polystyrene, whether formed by extrusion or injection molding is simply styrene. In any form, styrene is inert to the end user, UNLESS IT IS HEATED over 212°F, at which point it begins to degrade from a polymer back into the styrene monomer, carbon dioxide, and water. This is mentioned in the wiki. The styrene monomer is "alledgedly" carcinogenic. As modelers, we will never experience the styrene monomer. Only the manufacturers of the virgin polystyrene pellets would have such contact, and that process is performed under vacuum, which draws away the harmful fumes. Even during secondary processing, whereby extrusion and injection are performed, the machines are vented to prevent exposure to harmful fumes. In a nutshell, yes, styrene processing is potentially hazardous. A little ole government agency called OSHA makes sure that our styrene won't give you cancer. Just be sure that, if you heat styrene to the point that you can smell it, open a window. And, take your leftovers out of the styrodoggy-bags before you nuke them.

Looks like the loadout from the Revell 48th scale A-10

Trebuchet?

Cool. Build it.

I quit smoking on my birthday, 4/14/12. I started in November of 1981. After 30 years it wasn't easy. I'm using the patch, and I still need the patches, for a week or two. I'm down to the 7 mg patch, and I know I'll beat this. Have faith.

She'll put it on Facebook. Three bills, at least.